Stina Blackstenius’ extra-time goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Continental Tyres League Cup final. It was a third League Cup victory for Republic of Ireland star Katie McCabe. Blues boss Emma Hayes is leaving the club at the end of the season and her hopes of the quadruple ended when Blackstenius […]
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Brosnan and McCabe star in Women’s Super League
A number of Republic of Ireland players put in standout performances in the Women’s Super League over the weekend. Everton fell to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, but the scoreline could have been a lot bigger if not for Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan. She faced 22 shots from the hosts, including 10 on target. […]
Katie McCabe urges governing bodies to solve calendar congestion in women’s game
Arsenal and Ireland winger Katie McCabe hopes football’s governing bodies will heed calls to solve a calendar congestion issue she sees as potentially detrimental to players and fans. The Gunners have already sold more than 58,000 tickets for Sunday’s north London derby, two weeks after selling 60,160 for a first-time Women’s Super League sell-out at […]
Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards held by The Irish Times and Sports Ireland, while former Ireland rugby player Fiona Coghlan was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution award. McCabe led her national squad to their first ever major tournament earlier this year, […]